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Stewards VISTA: Appalshop Archive Systems and Access Y1
 
 
 
Appalshop is a nationally recognized nonprofit arts and media organization based in Whitesburg, Kentucky, dedicated to documenting, preserving, and amplifying Appalachian voices through film, radio, music, theater, storytelling, and education. Since 1969, Appalshop has served as an important cultural institution for Central Appalachia. Its Archive preserves decades of Appalachian film, audio recordings, photography, performance documentation, radio broadcasts, and community history. The AmeriCorps VISTA member will strengthen the Archive’s long-term sustainability by supporting the development of policies, procedures, and public access systems. The member will develop documenting cataloging workflows, research archival policies, identify gaps in documentation, and create resources that can be used by future staff, volunteers, researchers, artists, and community members. The member will also support grant research, fund development planning, and outreach efforts for staff to use that improve public awareness and access to archival materials. Whitesburg offers a welcoming small-town environment, a rich cultural heritage, vibrant arts community, and access to outdoor recreation throughout the Appalachian Mountains. Individuals interested in preserving and sharing Appalachian history and culture are encouraged to apply. For more information, contact Stewards Individual Placements.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA member will: - research prior archive policies and procedures, and compare to field-wide best practices - develop cataloging workflows and standards, create a template to form and run an acquisitions committee- create public access guidelines for licensing for staff to use - help identify gaps in existing cataloging and documentation - research past and potential archive funders, and develop a tracking system for reusable language, and prepare grant application materials- research new community and national partnerships that strengthen the program with new opportunities
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance ,  cellphone stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Technology ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  General Skills ,  Community Organization ,  Team Work ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Stewards VISTA: Appalshop Archive Systems and Access Y1
Program Start/End Date
09/08/2026  -   09/07/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations KENTUCKY  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  06/23/2026  To  09/01/2026 
Contact Addie Gilkerson
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley   WV   25801
3045331211
agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org
www.stewardslegacy.org
Listing ID 129974

       

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